The SMAllinOne project has finished in March 2012 and the final public report is now available.

Smart Membrane for hydrogen energy conversion: All fuel cell functionalities in One Material

Previous work made in the field of membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells is based on the optimization of both stand alone materials: the catalytic electrode and the membrane. The assembly of these “separately optimized” materials into a Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) is usually done by a hot press procedure.

The MEA performances, therefore, are usually not limited only by materials properties but also by the interface effect between the catalyticlayers and the membrane.

Smart Membrane for hydrogen energy conversion: All fuel cell functionalities in One Material